Looking at Ideal 225462 SC, input please?

[Canuck Bob]

A 225462 SC in real nice condition has tempted me. It would be for a 12 twist 223 CZ 527 and 9 twist Handi Hornet. My original plan was to not cast for the 22 CFs. Now it looks like a possibility. Will it work in these rifles, mid range loads or better, no scorchers? One thing, can a guy move an Ideal SC like this if it doesn't work out? Is it a Loverin Design? Your advice in general on handling and shooting these itty bitty bullets would sure be welcome? Also SC is not an issue with me, at least yet!

 

[Ben]

So far, the 225462 ( solid ) and 11.0 grs. of RL - 7 is the leading front runner in the accuracy dept. in my SAKO , L 46, .222 Rem. Some say they can't get it to shoot, for me it has been one of my favorites.

 

[RBHarter]

I have no input on that particular bullet . I do have a completely unrelated 225-55 @62gr that shoots well in a 222 with a 12 twist just over 2600 fps . It shoots better just under 2600 fps though . The 8 twist AR didn't care for anything much over 2400 which left me with basically a 1 gr heavier load in the 223/556 over the 222 . The 222 is still faster with the bolt action and 24" bbl over the gas 16" 223 .
All of which has nil bearing except that the bullet length should be about the same and the 463 should work out in the 12 twist .

 

[S Mac]

Yes, I think it is a Loverin design. Does well in my 223 Rem Contender.

 

[Canuck Bob]

Thank you both, please keep the comments coming. If it is still available I"m buying it. Retirement sucks and wrestling with itty bitty bullets now seems like a challenge rather than an obstacle!

That Sako is a beautiful rifle Ben. You have an eye for molds that shoot and elegant rifles.

 

[Ben]

Thank you,

Ben

 

[jrmartin1964]

I don't have any experience with No.225462, but I can confirm that it did, indeed, spring from the mind of H. Guy Loverin in the early 1950s.

 

[Eutectic]

Got the mold. Haven't shot that bullet in years though..... I have a Remington Model 700 in .222 Mag. That bullet and 2400 was a 'bug hole' load in it.

Pete